HB 3754
Directs the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to create and maintain a registry of persons who are able and willing to provide emergency volunteer services.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (ODEM) to create and maintain a registry of individuals willing to volunteer in emergency response situations. ODEM will also develop and administer a statewide training program for these volunteers, based on FEMA guidelines. Furthermore, the bill requires the Joint Ways and Means Committee to dedicate a portion of unspent state funds to support emergency volunteer efforts.
Key provisions
- Creates a registry of individuals willing to volunteer in emergencies.
- Includes various categories of potential volunteers (healthcare providers, skilled trades, first responders, etc.).
- Requires relevant qualifications, training, and background checks for registry inclusion.
- Mandates a statewide training program for registry volunteers, aligning with FEMA standards.
- Requires ODEM to collaborate with other agencies (DHS, OHA, local governments) for registry information.
- Directs the Joint Ways and Means Committee to allocate funds for emergency volunteer programs.
- Establishes accessibility of the registry to emergency management agencies and potentially other entities.
- Requires ODEM to establish procedures for regularly updating registry information.
Who is affected
- Oregon Department of Emergency Management
- Emergency response volunteers
- Local governments
- First responders
- Individuals with relevant skills (construction, healthcare)
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